On Friday 15 May 2020, the delivery business Utkilen obtained distribution of their brand-new vessel, Saltstraum, currently ship number 4,000 worldwide in procedure with Framo pumps aboard.
“It feels like an extra special celebration of ship number 4,000 with our pumps when we have such a good, long-lasting relationship with the customer,” states Martijn Bergink, Chief Executive Officer at Framo.
Norwegian provider Framo has actually supplied pumps for chemical vessels considering that completion of the 1960s. The solid visibility of chemical vessel business in Bergen has actually made it possible for Framo to come to be a well-known provider of freight pumps because area and also around the world which can take care of any kind of kind of fluid freight, also in between various freights utilized on outbound and also incoming trips.
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Saltstraum is the 3rd vessel in a collection of 4 brand-new chemical vessels purchased by Utkilen from Avic Dingheng shipyard in China to be fitted with pumps generated by Framo inWest Norway Saltstraum has capability for 10,500 tonnes in a total amount, with 14 various stainless-steel freight storage tanks, all fitted with Framo pumps.
These ships stand for a brand-new age for chemical vessels, with the setting, power conserving, performance and also basic upkeep leading concerns in all the on-board remedies.
“We are incredibly proud to take delivery of these newbuildings, which represent the future of chemical tankers. The ships will sail along the Norwegian coast for many years to come. Although the vessels are built in China, most of the equipment comes from Norway and Europe, such as the Framo pumps. These ships are a long step towards the IMO 2050 targets”, states Leif Larsen, newbuilding Director at Utkilen.
Focus factors for the fleet revival are reduced CARBON DIOXIDE and also NOx exhausts. The major engines have actually been created for use gas (LNG) as gas, and also the ships can likewise be fitted with battery propulsion in the future. Compared with comparable older ships, Saltstraum will certainly have 30% reduced CARBON DIOXIDE discharge, and also NOx exhausts will certainly be 80 percent reduced. As with the various other vessels in this collection, Saltstraum likewise has capability for zero-emission procedures when at quay. These are the initial vessels of their kind that permit both packing and also dumping procedures making use of coast power.
Martijn Bergink, Framo stated: “Although sea transportation is just one of one of the most environment-friendly options for products, it is constantly favorable when delivering business take the lead to make delivery also greener about fleet revivals.
“We are very happy to note how Framo’s solutions can also help save on fuel. Our pumping systems allow the crew to get the cargo ashore quickly, followed by a quick and efficient cleaning process, so that the ships can soon be on their way with a new cargo on board.”
